Fundamentals of Geomechanical and Geotechnical Finite Element Modeling using Abaqus and Python

This book describes the fundamentals of geomechanical and geotechnical finite element modeling using Abaqus and Python. Of particular importance is the probing of nonlinear material response of standard soil and rock material models, namely, the Drucker-Prager, Mohr-Coulomb and Cam-Clay models, under triaxial loading. Slope stability and consolidation problems are examined.

Abaqus input (*.inp) files, Python Abaqus post processing and plotting scripts are provided. Python is used because of its wide popularity and is integrated with Abaqus. This enables analysis and post-processing automation, as well as extending the analysis capabilities of Abaqus (for e.g., implementing the strength reduction method for slope stability analysis).

The content of this book is relevant to students, researchers and engineers who are working in civil, energy, and mining industries.